For the year ending December 31, 2019, the RJ Corporation reported book income before taxes of $579,000. During 2019: RJ's book depreciation expense was $25,000 greater than what was allowed for tax purposes due to a reversing difference; RJ accrued $17,750 of warranty expense which is not deductible until 2020. RJ recognized a $29,000 unrealized holding loss on an investment which is not deductible for tax purposes until it is sold. RJ’s book income included non-taxable municipal bond interest of $19,500. What was RJ’s 2019 income tax expense assuming a tax rate of 40%.
a. $252,500
b. $231,600
c. $223,800
d. $232,500
Option -A, $ 252,500
Particulars | Amount $ |
Book Income before Taxes | $ 5,79,000 |
Add: Excess Book Depreciation | $ 25,000 |
Add: Warranty Expense | $ 17,750 |
Add: Unrecognized Holding Loss On Investment | $ 29,000 |
Less: Non- Taxable Income | $ (19,500) |
Taxable Income | $ 6,31,250 |
Tax Expense @ 40% | $ 2,52,500 |
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